Stříbrná a modrá : šperky z Číny v Náprstkově muzeu = Silver and blue
Subtitle: jewelley from China in the Naprstek Museum
By: Helena Heroldová
Contributors: Národní muzeum v Praze
Series: Editio Monographica Musei Nationalis Pragae -- Num. 28; Editio Monographica Musei Nationalis Pragae -- Num 28.
Publisher: Národní Muzeum
Published: 2021
Place of publication: Praha
Language: eng
Number of pages: 143
ISBN-13: 9788070366776; 9788070366783
Subjects: Jewelry; Silver jewelry; Náprstkovo muzeum asijských, afrických a amerických kultur
Other titles: Silver and blue: jewelley from China in the Naprstek Museum
Description: The monograph provides a comprehensive information about jewellery in China. It focuses on the Late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) collection in the Náprstek Museum, Prague, Czech Republic. It presents the materials, techniques, and types that have appeared throughout the history of Chinese jewellery-making and shows the role of jewellery in traditional Chinese society. In addition, it also presents personalities and acquisition histories associated with this collection. This work is intended for those interested in the history of jewellery, collecting, and Chinese arts and crafts.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 125-128) and indexes

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